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Rwanda Energy Group (REG) Women Basketball Club secured their third Rwanda Women Basketball Championship title after defeating APR WBBC 71-63 in the final game of this year’s playoffs on Friday, October 11th, 2024. REG…
The Rwanda national football team, led by coach Torsten Frank Spittler and captain Djihad Bizimana, faced a tough challenge in their quest for a spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In their first of two…
Rwanda's U-20 national football team, Amavubi, began their campaign in the U-20 AFCON, CECAFA qualifiers with a narrow 1-0 defeat against Sudan. The match, held at the Azam Complex Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,…
Austrian Maximilian Neuchrist and Swiss player Arthur Laborde claimed victory in the doubles category of the second week of the "Rwanda Open M25" tennis tournament. They defeated the Zimbabwean brother duo, Benjamin…
Ngoma Stadium was the stage for an exciting FIFA Women’s Football Campaign, organized in partnership with FERWAFA, aimed at promoting the development of women’s football. The event brought together 96 young girls, aged…
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has had his four-year doping ban reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). This decision comes as a huge victory for the French World Cup winner,…
Manchester City reached a new milestone in European football after extending their unbeaten streak in the UEFA Champions League to 25 matches. A resounding 4-0 victory over Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday night ensured…
NBA Global Ambassador and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away today at the age of 58 from brain cancer. Standing 7ft 2in (2.18m) tall, DR Congo-born center Mutombo was discovered while…
The fifth day of the Rwanda Premier League (RPL) served up excitement with shocking results, thrilling encounters and a weather-interrupted match. From Mukura VS surprising loss to APR FC goalless draw, the weekend was…
On Sunday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveiled the 12 stadiums that will host the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. The tournament will run from June 15 to July 13, 2025, and will feature 32 of the…
Rwanda national football team,Amavubi, led by head coach Torsten Frank Spittler, has announced the squad for the upcoming AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Benin. The first match will take place in Abidjan on October 11,…
Five days ago, Rwanda's U20 national football team, Amavubi, was called up to represent the country in the upcoming CECAFA U20 tournament set to take place in Tanzania from October 6th to 20th. This tournament serves…
APR Basketball Club secured their 15th Rwanda Basketball League title on Sunday, with a thrilling 73-70 victory over Patriots in Game 6 of the betPawa Finals at BK Arena. The win sealed a 4-2 series triumph, securing…
On Sunday, September 22, at Marina Bay Street Circuit, President Paul Kagame watched the Singapore Grand Prix 2024 with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. President Kagame arrived in Singapore on Wednesday,…
APR FC's hopes of reaching the CAF Champions League group stage were dashed after a 3-1 loss to Egypt’s Pyramids FC at the June 30 Stadium in Cairo on Saturday, September 21. The result gave the Egyptians a 4-2…
Rayon Sports secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Gasogi United in matchday four of the 2024/2025 Rwanda Premier League season, boosting the morale of their fans after recent struggles. The highly anticipated encounter,…
The BetPawa Rwanda Basketball League playoffs delivered thrilling action last night at BK Arena, as APR BBC secured a pivotal win over Patriots BBC in Game 5, while REG BBC comfortably claimed third place with a…
APR Women’s Basketball Club (W BBC) demonstrated their superiority by defeating REG W BBC 72-59, clinching the Rwanda Cup 2024 title in the women’s basketball category. The final, held at BK Arena, showcased APR's…
As the 2024/2025 European football season unfolds, a growing number of players are raising concerns about the increasingly congested fixture schedule. With more tournaments, new formats in competitions like the UEFA…
Doyle Olivier Kamari's breathtaking free kick against Bolton Wanderers on August 31 has earned him a nomination for the Sky Bet League One Goal of the Month for August. The English-born Rwandan youngster, currently on…
APR FC played out a 1-1 draw against Egypt’s Pyramids FC in the first leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round, held today at Amahoro Stadium in Rwanda. Read also : CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE:APR FC Overcomes…
The U18 men's national basketball team of Rwanda faced a tough defeat in the FIBA AfroBasket 2024 quarter-finals, falling 53-67 to Cameroon on Thursday, September 12, at the University of Pretoria Gymnasium. Rwanda…
Mungo Jitiada, widely revered in football circles as 'Vigoureux,' passed away today at 67 due to illness. Known for his remarkable ability to identify and nurture young football talent, Vigoureux has left an indelible…
Patriots BBC kicked off the Finals of the BetPawa Playoffs in Rwanda’s Basketball Championship with a strong statement, defeating APR BBC 83-71. The game, held at Kigali Arena on the evening of Friday, September 6,…